THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE BY STEPHEN R. COVEY

The 7 Habits: A Principle-Centered Approach
Each habit is a principle that, when internalized, fosters a specific facet of effectiveness:

• Be Proactive: The principle of personal vision. Taking initiative and choosing your response to situations, focusing on your Circle of Influence.
• Begin with the End in Mind: The principle of personal leadership. Starting with a clear understanding of your destination, using a personal mission statement as your constitution.
• Put First Things First: The principle of personal management. Organizing and executing priorities around your mission, focusing on important, non-urgent (Quadrant II) activities.
• Think Win-Win: The principle of mutual benefit. Seeking solutions where all parties feel good about the outcome, rooted in the abundance mentality.
• Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood: The principle of empathetic communication. Listening with the intent to genuinely understand the other person before making yourself understood.
• Synergize: The principle of creative cooperation. Valuing differences and working together to find solutions that are better than any single person could generate alone.
• Sharpen the Saw: The principle of renewal. Continuously improving the four dimensions of your nature—physical, mental, spiritual, and social/emotional—to sustain effectiveness and avoid burnout.